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Earnings

UK /["/ˈɜːnɪŋz/"]/US /["/ˈɜːrnɪŋz/"]/

Definition

the money that you earn for the work that you do

In simple words: Money you make from work or investments.

Examples

  • The company's earnings increased significantly this quarter due to higher sales.
  • Investors closely monitor earnings reports to gauge a firm's financial health.
  • She was pleased to see her earnings rise after completing additional training.
  • The artist's earnings come from both album sales and live performances.
  • After taxes, his monthly earnings are enough to cover all his expenses.
  • Their earnings in the stock market can fluctuate based on market conditions.

Usage notes

Used in both formal and informal contexts, often in finance or when discussing income. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing money specifically.

Grammar pattern

earnings + plural noun

Memory hint

Think of 'earnings' as 'earning more than just pennies' - imagine a piggy bank filling up!

Collocations

  • high
  • record
  • strong
  • level
  • have
  • generate
  • calculate
  • estimate
  • forecast
  • projection
  • earnings  from
  • earnings  of
  • ten times, twenty times, etc. earnings
  • growth in earnings
  • loss of earnings
  • high
  • record
  • strong
  • level
  • have
  • generate
  • calculate
  • estimate
  • forecast
  • projection
  • earnings  from
  • earnings  of
  • ten times, twenty times, etc. earnings
  • growth in earnings
  • loss of earnings

Synonyms

  • profits
  • income
  • revenue
  • wages
  • gains

Antonyms

  • loss
  • debt
  • expenditure

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'earnings' with 'income' - they are similar but 'earnings' usually refers to profits.
  • Using 'earning' in plural form - 'earnings' is always plural.
  • Misusing in non-financial contexts - typically related to money.